One-Week Youth Exploration | Ages 8-18
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Residential Sessions
Our one-week Youth Exploration is a great introduction to the Finnish language learners of all levels, ages 7-18. With an emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, villagers explore language and culture through an introductory immersion experience. At Salolampi, language is learned through games, sports, crafts, music, outdoor activities, and more!
Typical Day
Päiväohjelma (Daily Schedule)
Every day is different from the one before, but here’s something to give you an idea of what it’s like to be a Salolampilainen (Salolampi villager). The Finnish fun starts the moment you say hyvää huomenta (good morning) and doesn’t stop until you leave the evening nuotio (campfire) and say hyvää yötä (good night) to your new friends.
Jokainen päivä on erilainen, mutta tästä saat kuvan minkälainen on normaali päivä Salolammella.
Päivän Ohjelma
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 | Aamiainen - Breakfast |
| 8:45 | Aamupiiri - Morning flag ceremony |
| 9:00 | Kylätoiminta - Village activity |
| 9:45 | Pelit/Projektit - Games/Projects |
| 10:45 | Hedelmätauko - Fruit break |
| 11:00 | Aktiviteetit 1 - Choice of activities 1 |
| 11:45 | Ruokasalivuoro - Setting tables with your group |
| 12:00 | Lounas - Lunch |
| 13:00 | Mökkiaika - Cabin time |
| 14:00 | Kulttuuritunti - Culture hour |
| 14:45 | Pelit/Projektit - Games/Projects |
| 15:45 | Iso tauko - Big break |
| 16:30 | Luontoaika - Beach and nature time |
| 17:15 | Ruokasalivuoro - Setting tables with your group |
| 17:30 | Päivällinen - Dinner |
| 18:15 | Aktiviteetit 2 - Choice of activities 2 |
| 19:15 | Laulupiiri - Song time |
| 19:30 | Iltapiiri, iltaohjelma, laulu - Evening flag ceremony, evening program, song time |
| 22:00 | Hyvää yötä! - Good night! |
Program Cost
Due to the generous support of the Salolampi Foundation, actual program costs are reduced by automatic scholarships. One-week program participants can have their costs reduced by up to $290. Learn more.